Painting Techniques for Beginners: Learn to Paint with Acrylics, Watercolors, and Oils

Question 1

I'm not a primary color used in painting. Who am I?

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Green

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Red

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Blue

Question 2

In painting, what is the term used to describe the technique of applying dry paint to a dry surface?

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Dry-on-dry

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Wet-on-wet

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Wet-on-dry

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Dry-on-wet

Question 3

Which type of paint is known for its fast-drying time and bright colors?

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Acrylic

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Watercolor

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Oil

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Tempera

Question 4

What is the name of the brush used to blend colors smoothly on a canvas?

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Filbert brush

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Round brush

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Flat brush

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Palette knife

Question 5

In art, which element refers to the lightness or darkness of a color or area?

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Value

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Shape

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Form

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Color

Question 6

Before painting on a canvas, what is the purpose of applying gesso?

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To create a smooth surface and prevent paint from absorbing into the canvas

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To add color to the canvas

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To make the paint dry faster

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To create a shiny finish

Question 7

Which famous artist is known for their abstract expressionist paintings?

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Jackson Pollock

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Leonardo da Vinci

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Pablo Picasso

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Vincent van Gogh

Question 8

Which of the following is considered a warm color?

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Orange

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Blue

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Green

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Purple

Question 9

In painting, what is the term for the technique used to create the illusion of depth and distance?

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Perspective

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Shading

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Highlighting

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Blending

Question 10

What technique is used to smoothly blend different shades of paint?

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Blending

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Dry brushing

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Stippling

Question 11

What is the purpose of using a gesso primer on a canvas before painting?

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To create a smooth surface

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To add texture to the canvas

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To protect the canvas from damage

Question 12

Which type of brush is best for creating fine details in a painting?

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Round brush

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Flat brush

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Fan brush

Question 13

What is the technique called that creates the illusion of depth in a painting?

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Perspective

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Chiaroscuro

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Foreshortening

Question 14

Which color wheel provides a wider range of vibrant and intense colors?

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Tertiary color wheel

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Primary color wheel

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Secondary color wheel

Question 15

What is the term used to describe the use of contrasting colors?

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Complementary colors

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Analogous colors

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Monochromatic colors

Question 16

What is the main function of a stretcher in painting?

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To support the canvas

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To protect the artwork

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To add texture to the canvas

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a type of painting technique we will be learning about in this unit?

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Pencil

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Acrylic

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Watercolor

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Oil

Question 18

Why do we mix colors when painting?

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To create new colors

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To make the paint thinner

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To add texture to the paint

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To save paint

Question 19

What type of brush is best for making small details in a painting?

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Round

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Filbert

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Fan

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Flat

Question 20

Why do we put a clear coat, or varnish, on a painting?

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To protect the paint from damage

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To change the color of the paint

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To make the paint shiny

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To clean the paint

Question 21

What is a still life painting?

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A painting of things that don't move

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A painting of a landscape

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A painting of a person

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A painting of an animal

Question 22

Which paint type dries quickly and offers vibrant colors?

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Acrylic

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Watercolor

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Oil

Question 23

What technique in watercolor painting allows for smooth color blending?

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Wet-on-wet

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Dry brushing

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Impasto

Question 24

Which is NOT a recognized brushstroke technique?

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Photography

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Stippling

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Hatching

Question 25

What medium is used to thin acrylic paint?

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Water

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Turpentine

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Linseed oil

Question 26

What is the purpose of the glazing technique in oil painting?

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Creating transparent layers of color

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Accelerating the drying process

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Protecting the painting from wear

Question 27

Which tool is primarily used to create precise lines and intricate details in painting?

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Brush

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Sponge

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Palette knife

Question 28

What is the simplest way to combine two colors?

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Mixing them together

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Overlapping them

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Shading them

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Tinting them

Question 29

Which type of paint dries the quickest?

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Acrylic

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Watercolor

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Oil

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Pastel

Question 30

What brushstroke technique involves applying thick, textured paint?

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Impasto

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Stippling

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Crosshatching

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Washes

Question 31

What is the overall arrangement of elements in a painting called?

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Composition

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Color scheme

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Value

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Perspective

Question 32

Which color is considered a cool color?

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Purple

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Red

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Yellow

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Orange

Question 33

What painting technique uses thin, transparent layers of paint?

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Glazing

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Staining

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Blending

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Mixing

Question 34

What does it mean to add white paint to a color?

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To lighten the color

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To darken the color

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To make the color more opaque

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To make the color more transparent

Question 35

What is the fancy word for the way objects are arranged in a painting?

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Composition

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Perspective

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Balance

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Harmony

Question 36

Which of the following is a common subject in landscape paintings?

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Trees

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Buildings

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Animals

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People

Question 37

What is the final layer of paint called that is applied to a painting?

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Varnish

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Base coat

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Glaze

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Underpainting

Question 38

Which of the following famous artists is known for their abstract expressionist paintings?

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Jackson Pollock

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Pablo Picasso

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Vincent van Gogh

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Leonardo da Vinci

Question 39

What is a primary color that can be used in acrylic painting?

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Yellow

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Green

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Purple

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Brown

Question 40

To blend colors smoothly in watercolor painting, which technique is used?

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Wet-on-wet

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Dry brushing

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Stippling

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Glazing

Question 41

What type of brush is best for creating fine details in oil painting?

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Round brush

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Flat brush

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Filbert brush

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Palette knife

Question 42

What is the main purpose of applying gesso to a canvas?

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To seal and smooth the surface for painting

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To add texture to the surface

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To create a waterproof barrier

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To mix with paint to create different colors

Question 43

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of acrylic paint?

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Is water-soluble

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Dries quickly

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Is versatile

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Is durable

Question 44

What technique is used to create a smooth transition between colors in a painting?

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Blending

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Shading

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Highlighting

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Texturing

Question 45

In a painting, what is the area that typically draws the viewer's attention called?

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Focal point

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Background

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Foreground

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Middle ground

Question 46

What type of brushstroke creates a soft, blended effect?

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Glazing

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Cross-hatching

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Stippling

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Modeling

Question 47

When you apply a thin layer of paint to a surface, it is called a:

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Wash

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Blend

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Palette

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Stroke

Question 48

Which of the following colors is NOT considered a primary color?

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Green

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Blue

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Yellow

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Red

Question 49

What is typically added to acrylic paint to make it thinner and easier to use?

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Water

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Salt

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Vinegar

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Oil

Question 50

Which type of brush do artists typically use to create thick, bold lines and strokes?

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Bristle brush

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Fan brush

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Round brush

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Liner brush

Question 51

Which painting technique involves applying layers of thin, transparent washes of paint?

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Watercolor

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Oil

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Tempera

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Acrylic

Question 52

In painting, the arrangement of objects and elements within the artwork is referred to as:

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Composition

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Value

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Hue

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Texture

Question 53

When you mix the primary colors red and blue, what color do you get?

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Purple

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Orange

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Brown

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Green

Question 54

After you finish painting, what is the most important thing to do with your paintbrushes?

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Clean them thoroughly with soap and water

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Store them in a sealed container

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Let them dry in the sun

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Wrap them in a paper towel

Question 55

Which type of paint generally takes the longest time to dry completely?

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Oil

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Tempera

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Watercolor

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Acrylic